MEP Detailer - Cape Town

Kirby Group Engineering; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking a skilled MEP BIM Detailer to deliver 3D models and 2D drawings in a BIM environment. You will coordinate with lead engineers, ensure constructible models using Revit, Navisworks and ACC, and support on-site clash resolution and handover readiness.

Based in Cape Town, you will operate within ISO 19650 aligned workflows, manage federated models, and contribute to continuous improvement while meeting project deadlines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Architecture or Design.
• Minimum 2 years' BIMCo-ordination or detailing experience.
• Proficiency in Revit (MEP), Navisworks and ACC/BIM360.
• Familiarity with ISO 19650 information management principles and CDE workflows.
• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to short deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Detail and coordinate 3D elements according to project requirements and standards.
• Produce and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings using Revit, Navisworks and ACC/BIM360.
• Create accurate co-ordination and installation drawings.
• Conduct clash detection and resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborate with project engineers and management to communicate drawing information clearly.
• Assist with tender processes and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

BIM coordination

Revit (MEP)

Navisworks

ACC/BIM360

ISO 19650

Communication

Education

Engineering/Architecture/Design degree

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

ACC/BIM360

Job description

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Lead MEP Co-ordinator, the MEP Detailer has responsibility for delivering all 3D and 2D co-ordination milestones on each project, in line with Kirby’s Digital Construction Department standards, ISO-19650 aligned workflows, and project-specific BEP’s, TIDPs and MIDPs. The MEP Detailer must ensure coordinated installation, support off‑site manufacturing opportunities, and enable high‑quality project handover. The role of the MEP Detailer is project specific, and detailers will be based on site within a BIM environment when requested. When not working on a project the MEP Detailer will be based within their Business Unit office and report to the Lead MEP Co-ordinator. They may need to assist with other smaller projects and produce tender information.

Key Functions

• Support the project team with regard to all co-ordination deliverables.
• Produce coordinated, constructible 3D models and 2D drawings, aligned to Kirby Procedure and ISO workflows, as set by the (Lead) MEP Coordinator.
• Execution of structured coordination workflows, clashes, reviews and model status progression.
• Assist constructability reviews, facilitate off‑site manufacturing opportunities, provide site verification, and contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives, always aligning responsibilities with established procedures.
• Supporting all parties working within the BIM processes, collaboration within the team environment to help to achieve efficient project delivery.

Key Tasks, Activities, Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Project Delivery

• Detail and coordinate 3D elements according to project requirements and department standards.
• Produce and maintain 3D model files using Revit, Plant 3D, and Advanced Steel, as per current procedures.
• Create accurate 2D co-ordination and installation drawings.
• Ensure all model files are routinely checked for coordination and clashes against federated models, following updated clash detection protocols.
• Follow guidance from the MEP Coordinator & Lead MEP Coordinator on design and coordination matters.
• Conduct clash detection and resolve issues in submitted files promptly.
• Build and update federated models daily in line with department practices.
• Submit all files in the correct format, adhering to department submission standards.
• Participate in weekly coordination meetings as required.
• Support all stakeholders involved in the BIM process.
• Assist with onsite clash resolution in accordance with updated workflows.
• Verify and prepare layout drawings to meet contract and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with project engineers and management to resolve issues and communicate drawing information clearly.
• Produce verified record drawings as per department guidelines.
• Carry out site surveying and verification using approved methods, including point cloud scanning and total station operations.
• Administer and update all coordination documents, registers, and associated metadata as per departmental procedures.
• Assist with tender processes and additional drawing requirements from the business unit, ensuring compliance with current standards.

Essential Basic Experience / Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Architecture or Design.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience within a BIMCo-ordination or detailing role.
• Proficiency in Revit (MEP), Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM360).
• Familiarity with ISO 19650 information management principles and CDE workflows.
• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to short deadlines.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.